AFCON
Bag the Gold, Goldberg Celebrates the Fans Powering the Super Eagles
Goldberg Lager Beer has hailed the Super Eagles’ 2–1 victory over Tanzania in Fez as more than just a winning start at the Africa Cup of Nations, describing it as a powerful reflection of the passion and shared energy that define Nigerian football culture.
The opening Group C win handed Nigeria maximum points and lifted the mood of fans nationwide, but Goldberg said the significance of the moment went beyond the final scoreline. According to the brand, the result captured the very essence of its ongoing Our Beat, Our Gold campaign — a celebration of the rhythm, belief and collective emotion that surround football in Nigeria.
“Our Beat, Our Gold is Goldberg’s celebration of Nigerian football culture beyond the ninety minutes of play,” said Kunle Aroyehun, Senior Brand Manager, Goldberg.
“It speaks to the shared rhythm around football — the conversations, the humour, the emotions, and the way the game brings us together. Football in Nigeria is not just watched, it’s lived, and that collective passion is something truly golden.”
While the Super Eagles took an important early step in their AFCON journey with the win in Fez, Goldberg said its focus remains firmly on the supporters whose unwavering energy continues to drive the team forward. The Super Eagles will next face Tunisia in a crucial Group C encounter, but the brand insists the real heartbeat of the campaign lies with the fans.
As Official Beer and Sponsor of the Super Eagles, Goldberg has been spreading what it calls “AFCON magic” through a wide network of viewing centres designed to unite supporters in shared celebration.
Across Lagos and surrounding communities, fan hubs have been activated at Campos Stadium on Lagos Island, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Rowe Sport Centre in Yaba, Abesan in the Abesan community, Mushin, Agege Stadium in Agege, and Ikorodu.
Football fans are following the proceedings at the Nigeria-Tanzania match on Tuesday.
These viewing centres blend live football with music, entertainment and fan engagement, creating vibrant communal spaces where supporters can experience matches together. Goldberg said the aim is to recreate the excitement of the stadium and transform every Super Eagles match into a collective experience.
“Football has always been a unifying force in Nigeria, especially during moments involving the Super Eagles,” Aroyehun said. “We felt it was important to shift the spotlight to the fans — the people who show up emotionally every time. This campaign recognises that passion and gives it a platform.”
Central to the campaign is the Golden Clan — a collective of cultural voices assembled to amplify authentic fan stories and conversations around Nigerian football. Through humour, commentary and shared experiences, the Golden Clan mirrors how Nigerians live the game beyond match-day results.
“The Golden Clan helps us tell the real football stories — the banter, the reactions and the moments that make supporting the Super Eagles special,” Aroyehun explained. “They simply amplify what fans already do naturally.”
Summing up the spirit of the campaign in Nigerian pidgin, the Goldberg brand manager added: “Our Beat, Our Gold na how Goldberg dey celebrate the way Nigerians take love football. No be only the match, na the gist, the shout, the banter, the way everybody dey feel am together. That our collective energy na the beat, and to us, na pure gold.”
As Nigeria prepares for the next test against Tunisia, Goldberg says it will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with fans across the country, celebrating their passion and togetherness.
“Whether you’re watching from home, a viewing centre or the street corner, your energy matters,” Aroyehun said. “This passion, this rhythm, this community — it’s gold.”
For Goldberg, the opening victory over Tanzania represents a solid foundation for the Super Eagles as they pursue a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title — driven not only by performances on the pitch, but by the golden beat of Nigerian supporters everywhere.
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Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has praised Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for what he described as a powerful gesture of unity and reconciliation following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters convicted over offences linked to the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a statement released on Saturday, Motsepe expressed deep appreciation on behalf of CAF’s 54 member associations, hailing the Moroccan monarch’s decision as a demonstration of football’s ability to foster peace and solidarity across the continent.
“I would like to express our deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, for granting His Royal Pardon to the Senegalese supporters convicted of offences relating to the final match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025,” Motsepe stated.
The CAF president said the pardon reflected Morocco’s enduring commitment to African unity and highlighted football’s growing role as a bridge between nations and cultures.
“CAF has consistently emphasised its commitment to utilise football to contribute to uniting our people from different racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds,” he said.
“The pardon by His Majesty King Mohammed VI is an uplifting and motivating illustration of the power of football to unite and bring our people together in Africa and worldwide.”
Motsepe also revealed that during recent visits to both Morocco and Senegal, he had been struck by the deep historical and cultural bonds shared by the two countries.
“I was amazed and impressed when I was briefed about the historic and extensive ties between the people of Senegal and Morocco,” he added.
The statement further reinforced Morocco’s rising influence within African football, especially after successfully hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and positioning itself as one of Africa’s leading football destinations ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
Motsepe also extended CAF’s best wishes to Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the continent’s teams would perform strongly on the global stage.
Among the African nations mentioned were Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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By Kunle Solaja.
Former African champions Algeria and Zambia are set for an early showdown after the release of the Group I fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Algeria host Zambia on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, in what is expected to be one of the headline fixtures of the qualifying campaign, while Togo entertain Burundi in the group’s other opening tie.
The Desert Foxes are favourites to qualify, but Zambia’s growing consistency and Togo’s unpredictability could make the race highly competitive.
Algeria travel to Burundi on Matchday Two before facing Togo in back-to-back encounters across Matchdays Three and Four. Zambia also meet Burundi home and away during the same period.
The potentially decisive fixture comes on March 22, 2027, when Zambia host Algeria in a clash that could determine the final standings.
Group I Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Algeria vs Zambia
- Togo vs Burundi
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Zambia vs Togo
- Burundi vs Algeria
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Algeria vs Togo
- Zambia vs Burundi
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Togo vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Zambia
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Zambia vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Togo
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Togo vs Zambia
- Algeria vs Burundi
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By Kunle Solaja.
African heavyweights Senegal will launch their quest for another Africa Cup of Nations appearance with a home clash against Mozambique in Group J of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The Lions of Teranga, among the continent’s strongest teams in recent years, headline a group that also includes Sudan and Ethiopia.
Senegal host Mozambique on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, while Sudan tackle Ethiopia in the other opening encounter.
Senegal are strong favourites to dominate the group, but Sudan and Mozambique are expected to battle fiercely for qualification points.
The key fixtures may emerge in the double-header between Senegal and Sudan across Matchdays Three and Four, while Mozambique and Ethiopia also face each other home and away.
Senegal travel to Mozambique on Matchday Five before ending their campaign at home against Ethiopia on March 30, 2027.
Group J Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Senegal vs Mozambique
- Sudan vs Ethiopia
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Mozambique vs Sudan
- Ethiopia vs Senegal
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Senegal vs Sudan
- Mozambique vs Ethiopia
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Sudan vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Mozambique
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Mozambique vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Sudan
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Sudan vs Mozambique
- Senegal vs Ethiopia
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